Memoir Writing

Putting Your Life Story into Words

2018-11-08 12:30:002018-11-08 14:30:00America/Los_AngelesMemoir WritingSix-week series taught by local author and oral historian, Barbara Tabach. Learn how to collect, organize, and engage with your materials in order to document your personal story. Paseo Verde Library

Thursday, November 0812:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar2018-11-08 12:30:002018-11-08 14:30:00America/Los_AngelesMemoir WritingSix-week series taught by local author and oral historian, Barbara Tabach. Learn how to collect, organize, and engage with your materials in order to document your personal story. Paseo Verde Library

Six-week series taught by local author and oral historian, Barbara Tabach. Learn how to collect, organize, and engage with your materials in order to document your personal story.

Each session will include a unique writing prompt and time for discussion. Participants may attend 1 or all of the sessions to gain inspiration and tips for writing. For maximum benefit, consider coming to each session.

Barbara Tabach is the Project Manager for UNLV's Oral History Research Center where she oversees the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. She has published two books on the techniques and methods for preserving personal and family histories and serves on the board of the Southwest Oral History Association. Barbara received her bachelor's degree in education from Drake University and a master's degree in journalism from Iowa State University.

This project is funded in part by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Paseo Verde library is located near the Henderson Pavilion just off South Green Valley Parkway and paseo Verde Parkway. This location features a 1,000 Sq-ft glass-Wall Reading Room, a staffed genealogy room and a local coffee shop.